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Event:
CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sobieski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galvao to the mat! Galvao manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieski (2) vs (0) Galvao
Sobieski passes into half guard.
Galvao wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobieski trying to control from Galvao 's half guard. Galvao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Sobieski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Galvao keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
Sobieski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Galvao seems keen to control Sobieski's posture.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobieski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well. #SUB#
Sobieski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sobieski is working for a kimura but Galvao is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Sobieski is pressing down on Galvao 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobieski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.
Galvao has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Galvao controlling the position for now.
Sobieski tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
Galvao is staying active underneath Sobieski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.
Sobieski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Sobieski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galvao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galvao desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sobieski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sobieski wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobieski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galvao is concentrating on defense, preventing Sobieski from advancing position. #T6##SUB#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galvao defends it well.
Sobieski uses his free foot to push down on Galvao 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galvao . Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (5) vs (0) Galvao
Sobieski trying to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Sobieski controlling the position easily from mount. #T7##SUB#
Sobieski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galvao has worked his arm free - good work by Galvao !
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Sobieski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Galvao wants to control but Sobieski postures up.
Galvao tries to bench press Sobieski off him but Sobieski keeps the position. #T8##SUB#
Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Galvao is defending well.
The referee asks Sobieski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sobieski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Galvao tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sobieski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieski (7) vs (0) Galvao #SUB#
Sobieski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Galvao is surviving well by controlling Sobieski's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Sobieski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galvao turns into him and now he's in Sobieski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (7) vs (2) Galvao
Sobieski being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Sobieski trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sobieski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Galvao is now in half guard. #T10#
Sobieski wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao is taking a breather. Sobieski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sobieski tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sobieski looking for subs from the bottom but Galvao mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (7) vs (5) Galvao #T11#
Galvao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Galvao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Galvao looking to control but Sobieski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sobieski has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (7) vs (8) Galvao
Galvao controlling well, preventing Sobieski from escaping the position.
#T12#
Galvao gets his hands free as Sobieski looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sobieski is trying to break free.
#T13#
Sobieski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sobieski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sobieski actively working from the bottom here.
Sobieski wants to sweep but Galvao has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (7) vs (11) Galvao
Sobieski is looking for a sweep.
Sobieski stops Galvao from passing to mount.
Sobieski regains half guard.#T14#
Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sobieski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galvao works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (7) vs (14) Galvao
Sobieski looking for a sweep but Galvao has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieski (7) vs (16) Galvao
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 16 to 7. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 34 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Galvao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dalton was covering up waiting for the punch and Galvao finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galvao is one step ahead there.
Dalton seems keen to control Galvao 's posture.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton has his hands on Galvao 's head, controlling the position.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Galvao content to stall in guard here.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton working a defensive guard but Galvao manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Galvao presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Galvao (7) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton reaches up to try and control the position but Galvao seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dalton rolls and tries to escape and now Galvao has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (10) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free. #T2#
Dalton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
Galvao is riding his opponent, not letting Dalton buck him off.
Dalton trying to control the action but Galvao just sinks the hooks in.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Galvao won't let him. #T3#
Galvao controls the position.
Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Galvao gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Galvao gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Dalton tries to roll but Galvao sticks to his back.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton tries to roll but Galvao sticks to his back.
Dalton wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dalton fending off the submission attempt from Galvao .
Dalton trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Dalton is in bad spot here.
Dalton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Galvao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Galvao controlling the positon.
Galvao keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Good control from Galvao .
Galvao is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
Galvao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dalton.
Dalton tries to break free.
#T6#
Galvao not allowing Dalton to control his hands.
Dalton wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Dalton is really stuck here.
Dalton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Galvao is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Good control from Galvao .
Dalton wants to escape the position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Galvao won't let him. #SUB#
Galvao tightening his grip on Dalton, looking for the choke.
Galvao controlling the position well here. Dalton rolled but Galvao kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dalton breaks Galvao 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (10) vs (2) Dalton#T8#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving. #T9#
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #T10#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton is pressing down on Galvao 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now.
Galvao is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at in shig we trust, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dalton stalling away here and it's allowed Galvao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton stays in close to Galvao 's body and controls the position. #T13#
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (10) vs (5) Dalton
Galvao is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton just content to control the position.
Dalton trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom. #T14#
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Dalton trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gabriel Arones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Galvao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arones (0) vs (4) Galvao
Galvao in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Arones can't do much from the bottom here.
Arones tries to improve position but can't.
Arones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Galvao trying to control the pace.
Arones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arones wants to get back to full guard.
Arones is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Arones is trying to control but Galvao passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (0) vs (7) Galvao
Arones tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
Arones is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Arones struggling a bit here.
Arones seems a little lost for a moment, as Galvao dominates the positioning.
Arones stops Galvao from passing to mount.
Galvao is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arones is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Galvao has control of an arm but Arones manages to advance to Galvao 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arones (4) vs (7) Galvao
You can see the frustration on Galvao 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Galvao just trying to survive but Arones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Galvao tries to escape but Arones has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Arones tries to get the hooks in deep but Galvao pushed the leg off.
Galvao rolls, trying to escape but Arones keeps control of the position.
Galvao keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Galvao 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arones gets his hands free as Galvao looks to control.
Arones controlling from the back.#SUB#
Arones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Galvao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Galvao for a finish.
Galvao has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Arones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
Galvao trying to control the action but Arones just sinks the hooks in.
Arones keeps control of the position easily here as Galvao tries to buck him off.
Arones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Galvao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Galvao 's body.
Galvao tries to break free.
Arones has good solid back control here. #T10#
Galvao turns into Arones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (4) vs (9) Galvao
Galvao looking to pass the guard.
Arones controls Galvao momentarily but Galvao frees himself. #T11#
Arones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Arones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Arones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galvao 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (6) vs (9) Galvao
Arones controlling from the top position. #T12#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Arones is proving a slippery customer.
Arones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Galvao seems keen to control Arones's posture.#T13#
Galvao working a defensive guard but Arones passes into half guard.
Arones is controlling the pace.
Arones wants to take a breather but Galvao is having none of it. #T14#
Galvao wants to control but Arones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Galvao is trying to control but can't.
Arones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galvao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (9) vs (9) Galvao
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao wants to hold on but Arones pushes him away.
Arones controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arones gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arones takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath and clearly excited Gabriel Arones thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Prelims
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Majere was covering up waiting for the punch and Galvao finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Galvao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao content to stall in guard here.
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Majere pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Majere working for submissions but it's allowed Galvao to get to half guard.
#T1#
Galvao is thwarting Majere's attempts to control the position.
Majere's coaches at Oblivion Gate have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Galvao has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Galvao
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Galvao content just to control the position here. #T2#
Let's hope that Galvao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Majere prevents Galvao from taking his back.
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Galvao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Majere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Galvao #SUB2#
Galvao patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere is in bad spot here.
Majere staying busy and making it hard for Galvao to control.
Galvao controlling the position well here. Majere rolled but Galvao kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Galvao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Majere prevents Galvao from getting a body triangle.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Majere is keeping busy.
#T5#
Galvao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Majere.
Galvao controlling well, preventing Majere from escaping the position.
What can Majere do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Majere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galvao 's guard. Nice work there by Majere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Galvao #T6#
Galvao is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao 's guard.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Galvao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galvao controlling the position well. #SUB#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Galvao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Majere trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom. #T8#
Galvao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Majere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (8) Galvao #SUB#
Majere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Galvao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao tries to buck Majere off but Majere is having none of it.#T10#
Galvao holds on to Majere's head and controls the position momentarily.
Galvao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Galvao is trying to control Majere's posture but Majere avoids it.
Majere tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Majere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao , who protects the arm well.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here. #T11##SUB#
Majere looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Majere tries for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao prevents Majere from moving into mount. #T12#
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Majere tries to move to full mount but Galvao actually manages to regain half guard.
Galvao tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Galvao is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
Majere looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dubberly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Dubberly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Galvao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galvao (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galvao 's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is looking to regain half guard here but Dubberly keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Galvao is holding Dubberly down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Galvao wants to control but Dubberly postures up.
Galvao is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hero Academia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubberly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dubberly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working. #T2#
Dubberly is staying tight to Galvao 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dubberly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galvao moves into full guard.
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Dubberly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galvao holds on and takes a little breather.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Galvao trying to control the position here.
Dubberly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Dubberly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Dubberly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Galvao is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Dubberly stalling away here and it's allowed Galvao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Dubberly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dubberly controlling the pace.
Galvao trying to get back to full guard but Dubberly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (7) Dubberly
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Dubberly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dubberly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Galvao is holding on tight.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dubberly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape. #T10#
Dubberly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Dubberly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubberly controlling from mount.
Dubberly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape. #T11#
Dubberly wants to take Galvao 's back but he can't do it this time.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galvao holds on to Dubberly around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly fails to take his opponent's back.
Dubberly controlling from mount.
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dubberly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dubberly wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Dubberly isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Dubberly controlling his opponent.
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dubberly controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Dubberly wants to take Galvao 's back here but Galvao is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dubberly wants to control but instead Galvao manages to regain half guard.
Galvao is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly wants to take a breather but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao won't allow Dubberly to pass to mount.
Galvao is staying active underneath Dubberly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly wins on points by 7 to 0.
Rubadub Dubberly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galvao defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Galvao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Galvao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Galvao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
Galvao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomes is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Galvao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes controlling the position well. #T1#
Galvao slows the pace down in half guard.
Galvao is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Galvao controlling the action here.#T2#
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gomes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Galvao escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Galvao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Galvao
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomes is trying to control Galvao 's posture but Galvao avoids it. #T3#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Galvao politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galvao prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao just content to control the position.
It looks like Galvao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Gomes wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Galvao slows the pace down.
Gomes looking for a sweep but Galvao has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (7) Galvao
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Galvao is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Galvao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galvao avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.#T6#
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (10) Galvao
Galvao controlling from the back.
Gomes wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gomes wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao controlling his opponent.
Galvao prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Galvao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Gomes tries to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Gomes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Galvao has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (13) Galvao
Galvao really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gomes.
Galvao not allowing Gomes to control his hands. #T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gomes trying to control the action but Galvao just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Galvao is riding his opponent, not letting Gomes buck him off.
Gomes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Galvao controlling the positon.
Gomes just trying to survive but Galvao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
I would not like to be Gomes right now.
Galvao not allowing Gomes to control his hands. #T12##SUB2#
Galvao tightening his grip on Gomes, looking for the choke.
Galvao controls the position.#T13#
Well,Gomes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gomes breaks Galvao 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (13) Galvao
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Galvao keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Galvao is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Galvao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Galvao has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Galvao dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao stalling. #SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galvao in particular looking to stall.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao controlling the pace. #T3#
Galvao trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Galvao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Galvao
Barnes has given up his back. Will we see Galvao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (0) vs (8) Galvao #T4#
Galvao controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Galvao has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Barnes tries to escape but Galvao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galvao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Galvao keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes has hold of Galvao 's leg, trying to break free but it's let Galvao lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Barnes is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Galvao throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 5
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao controlling the action here.
Petrov wants to control but Galvao passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Galvao
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao gets to mount! Petrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (0) vs (7) Galvao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao controlling from mount. #T2#
Petrov wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov tries to hold on but Galvao pushes him away. #T3#
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Galvao is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.
Petrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galvao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galvao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Galvao prevents Petrov from improving his position.#T4#
Galvao passes into side control, despite Petrov 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (10) Galvao
Petrov is being controlled here.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Galvao politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galvao prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Galvao trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov prevents Galvao from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Galvao working away.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Petrov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Galvao has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Petrov 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Petrov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Galvao !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Finn gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Finn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Finn prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Galvao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Finn is fighting to break Galvao 's control of his arms but Galvao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Galvao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it.
Galvao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Galvao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn is fighting to break Galvao 's control of his arms but Galvao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6##SUB2#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn is pushing down on Galvao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galvao is fighting to maintain full guard but Finn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Finn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T7#
Galvao won't allow Finn to pass to mount.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.#T8##SUB#
Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finn.
Galvao wants to control but Finn is having none of it.#SUB#
Finn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Galvao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Galvao ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (5) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao preventing the sweep. #T9#
Galvao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galvao is one step ahead there.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (7) vs (2) Galvao #T10#
Galvao has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Finn looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Galvao trying to control the position here. #T14#
Galvao is trying to keep Finn in close.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Finn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims 2
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Galvao rushes Cortez and presses him up against the cage.
Cortez prevents the takedown attempt.
Galvao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cortez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Galvao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cortez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Juanito Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micael Galvao .#TD2#
Galvao has picked Cortez up - he's going for a ride! Galvao dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (0) vs (2) Galvao
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galvao is working away from the top position though.
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galvao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galvao controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Galvao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Galvao prevents Cortez from improving his position.#T1#
Well, if Galvao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Galvao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cortez tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Galvao content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Still in half guard, Galvao seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
Cortez is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galvao is pressing down on Cortez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Galvao is trying to work for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
#T4#
Galvao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galvao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Cortez is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Galvao controlling the action here.
Cortez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Galvao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cortez tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez is controlling Galvao 's trapped leg to prevent Galvao from advancing to side control.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Galvao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
Galvao is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Cortez tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Galvao seems content to control.
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cortez is trying to control but Galvao passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (0) vs (5) Galvao
Galvao controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Galvao working away.
Cortez tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Cortez is letting Galvao control him for a moment.
Galvao is continuing to stall.
Cortez keeping his opponent close.
Galvao gets to mount! Cortez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (0) vs (7) Galvao
Galvao works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cortez (0) vs (10) Galvao #T9#
Galvao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortez doesn't escape.
Cortez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
Galvao gets his hands free as Cortez looks to control.
Galvao has good solid back control here. #T10#
Cortez tries to escape but Galvao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galvao controlling from the back.
Galvao not allowing Cortez to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cortez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Galvao is riding his opponent, not letting Cortez buck him off.
Galvao avoiding Cortez 's attempts to control his hands.
Cortez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Cortez trying to control but not successfully.
Cortez rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Cortez right now.
Cortez trying to control the action but Galvao just sinks the hooks in.
Galvao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cortez doesn't escape.
Galvao controlling well, preventing Cortez from escaping the position.
#T12#
Galvao is not going to allow Cortez to sit and survive in this position.
Cortez tries to break free.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cortez is really stuck here.
Galvao controls the action.
Cortez is trying to break free.
#T13#
Galvao is riding his opponent, not letting Cortez buck him off.
Galvao avoiding Cortez 's attempts to control his hands.
Cortez is really stuck here.
Galvao doesn't have the hooks in and Cortez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (10) Galvao #SUB2#
Cortez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Galvao doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cortez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Galvao - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micael Galvao !
Juanito Cortez was interviewed post fight and said 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
GFC - Fight Night
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Colchester lands a jab.
Colchester swinging wildly here.
Colchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao .
Galvao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colchester.
Colchester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Colchester.
Galvao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Micael Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Galvao gets caught napping as Colchester dives in and scores a takedown. Galvao manages to retain guard.
Galvao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Colchester wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Colchester postures up in Galvao 's guard and throws a big left but Galvao blocks it. #SUB#
Colchester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Colchester tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Colchester working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Colchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galvao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Colchester from controlling successfully. #T2#
Galvao is adopting a defensive guard.
Colchester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Colchester showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Colchester is posturing up here but Galvao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Colchester tries to roll out but it's too tight and Colchester has to tap! Slick submission there by Galvao !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Zulu misses with a hook.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu misses with a looping right.
Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvao .
Jab, jab by Zulu - just one landing. #TD#
Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zulu pushes Galvao off but Galvao dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao staying calm.
Zulu tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Zulu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zulu is being controlled here.
Zulu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galvao just content to control the position.
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galvao is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zulu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zulu looking for a sweep but Galvao has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zulu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Galvao is hanging on to Zulu's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Zulu keeps trying to improve his position.
Galvao controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao gets his hands free as Zulu looks to control.
I really don't envy Zulu right now.
Zulu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4##SUB#
Zulu fending off the submission attempt from Galvao .
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micael Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Galvao 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Galvao moves forwards but Zulu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Micael Galvao has been cut.#CL#
Galvao has closed the distance and engaged Zulu in a clinch.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zulu prevents it.
Zulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Zulu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Galvao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galvao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu misses with some punches.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Zulu misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Galvao .
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Galvao blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Galvao has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zulu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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I would not like to be Zulu right now.
#SUB#
Galvao is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Zulu with him. Zulu is trying to defend but Galvao has an arm under the chin now! Zulu grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanagan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Galvao manages to get to full guard.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Galvao controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Hanagan controlling from the top position.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (7) Hanagan#T3#
Hanagan prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Hanagan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Hanagan.
Hanagan fails to move to back control. #T5#
Hanagan moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (2) vs (10) Hanagan
Galvao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanagan.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Hanagan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Hanagan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Galvao ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hanagan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cillian Murphy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murphy (0) vs (4) Galvao
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy is trying to control Galvao 's posture but Galvao avoids it.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is letting Galvao control him for a moment.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy struggling a bit here.#T1#
Murphy tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
Murphy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galvao just content to control the position. #T2#
Murphy tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Murphy manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Galvao is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Galvao is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murphy is trying to keep Galvao in close.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Galvao passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Galvao is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Galvao passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (0) vs (7) Galvao
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Galvao slows the pace down.
Murphy tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Galvao 's best efforts.#T7#
Murphy moves into full guard.
Galvao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Galvao postures up.
Murphy is really struggling to control Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Galvao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Murphy (0) vs (10) Galvao
Murphy wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.#T8#
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy tries to hold on but Galvao postures up.
Galvao controlling from the full mount.
Galvao looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Galvao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Galvao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Murphy wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao controlling the action here.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Galvao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy trying to control here.
#T13##SUB#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Galvao prevents Murphy from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Galvao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murphy (2) vs (10) Galvao #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galvao holds on and takes a little breather.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Galvao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Easterly (0) vs (4) Galvao
Galvao controlling the position from side mount.
Easterly tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Galvao working away.
Galvao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##T3#
It looks like Galvao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Easterly struggling a bit here.
Galvao taking a breather here.
Galvao working away.
Galvao is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Easterly 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Easterly wants to control but Galvao postures up.
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face as Galvao controls the position.
Galvao is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Galvao the control monster continue. Boring.#T5##SUB2#
Easterly wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Galvao has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Easterly 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Easterly is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Galvao !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
CWC 263
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galvao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crazyhorse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crazyhorse is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Galvao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crazyhorse trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Galvao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crazyhorse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Galvao passes Crazyhorse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galvao content to control rather than advance.
Crazyhorse's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Crazyhorse has his hands clasped together around Galvao 's back. He's all about the action.
Galvao tries to pass to full mount but Crazyhorse defends it.
Crazyhorse wants to control but Galvao is keeping busy.
#T3#
Galvao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crazyhorse is looking to improve his position.
Crazyhorse is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crazyhorse avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Crazyhorse wants to get back to full guard.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Crazyhorse is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Galvao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crazyhorse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crazyhorse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galvao is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Galvao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galvao passes into side control, despite Crazyhorse's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (0) vs (5) Galvao
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep.
Galvao controlling the position.
Crazyhorse can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Galvao taking a breather here.
Crazyhorse can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T7#
Crazyhorse wants to control but Galvao postures up.
A lull in the action here as Galvao stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Galvao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Crazyhorse wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Crazyhorse being controlled for a moment.
Crazyhorse wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Crazyhorse is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Crazyhorse is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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Galvao staying calm.#T10#
It looks like Galvao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Crazyhorse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Galvao just content to control the position.
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crazyhorse tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Galvao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crazyhorse tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.#T13#
Galvao just content to control the position.
More stalling from Galvao .#T14#
Crazyhorse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazyhorse is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galvao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crazyhorse (0) vs (4) Galvao
Galvao taking a breather here.
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep.
Galvao is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Crazyhorse will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse is trying to control Galvao 's posture but Galvao avoids it. #T1#
Crazyhorse tries to improve position but can't.
Crazyhorse is breathing heavily.
Galvao staying calm.
Let's hope that Galvao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Crazyhorse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Galvao controlling the position.
Crazyhorse wants to control but Galvao postures up.#T3#
Crazyhorse is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Galvao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crazyhorse seems a little lost for a moment, as Galvao dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Crazyhorse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Galvao .#T5#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Galvao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7##T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##T10#
Galvao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crazyhorse is trying to control Galvao 's posture but Galvao avoids it.
Galvao controls the position from side control.#T11##T12#
Crazyhorse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galvao controlling the position from side mount. #T13#
Crazyhorse is looking for a sweep.
Crazyhorse is letting Galvao control him for a moment. #T14#
More stalling from Galvao .
Crazyhorse is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC TEST PPV
Date: Aug 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Galvao quickly recovers to half guard.
Galvao is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galvao for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Jackson continues to stall.#SUB#
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Galvao 's guard.#T3#
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galvao won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galvao is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrano Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Galvao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson pulls Galvao in close to his closed guard and prevents Galvao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Galvao has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Galvao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Tyrano Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#T3#
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao is trying is best to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Jackson forces Galvao back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galvao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Jackson is trying to trip Galvao . He has hold of a leg but Galvao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrano Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Galvao dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson has his hands on Galvao 's head, controlling the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galvao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.
Micael Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrano Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Further stalling from Jackson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Galvao back into the cage.
Galvao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvao misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Jackson jumps guard and drags Galvao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson pulls Galvao in to control the position. #T3#
Galvao passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jackson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galvao 's guard. #REVR##T4#
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Galvao tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Galvao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrano Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tyrano Jackson!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tyrano Jackson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tyrano Jackson!
Tyrano Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Tyrano Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TSGC 4
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Galvao is avoiding it.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galvao goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galvao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freddy Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micael Galvao .
Galvao tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Galvao #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it. #SUB#
Galvao is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T1##SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well. #T2#
Barnes wants to take a breather but Galvao is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao trying to control here.
Galvao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Galvao #T3##SUB#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galvao 's legs. #T4#
Galvao gets back to half guard.
Galvao is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Galvao is defending well.
Barnes is thwarting Galvao 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Galvao is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Galvao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Galvao desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Galvao defends it. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galvao moves into full guard.
Galvao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.#T7#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Galvao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Galvao
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (5) vs (7) Galvao
Barnes trying to control the action but Galvao just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Galvao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Galvao controls the position.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galvao 's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (7) Galvao
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Galvao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (7) vs (11) Galvao
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Galvao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galvao not doing much here.
Galvao is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T11#
Barnes tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T12##SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a kimura here.
Galvao wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galvao content to control rather than advance.
Galvao wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T13#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Galvao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao stalling.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Galvao forces his way into half guard.
Galvao trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Thunderhawk shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Thunderhawk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galvao on his heels. He'll look to pass Galvao 's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Thunderhawk tries to pass.
Galvao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .#T1#
Thunderhawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Thunderhawk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderhawk forces his way into half guard.
Thunderhawk wants to advance to full mount but Galvao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Galvao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Galvao trying to control the position here.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderhawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galvao controlling the position well.
Galvao wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy.
#T4#
Thunderhawk is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Galvao seems keen to control Thunderhawk's posture.
Thunderhawk wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is trying to keep Thunderhawk in close.
#T6#
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunderhawk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunderhawk is one step ahead there. #T7#
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Thunderhawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk postures up.
Thunderhawk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Thunderhawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Thunderhawk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunderhawk trying to move into half guard but instead Galvao has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (2) Thunderhawk#T9#
Galvao stays in close to Thunderhawk's body and controls the position.
Thunderhawk pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Galvao is sitting in close to Thunderhawk's body. Thunderhawk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Galvao is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Galvao is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thunderhawk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lodinkinni drives through with a takedown into Galvao 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Lodinkinni#SUB2#
Lodinkinni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galvao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galvao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galvao ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galvao (4) vs (2) Lodinkinni
Galvao trying to control the position but Lodinkinni is working away.
Lodinkinni tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Lodinkinni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Galvao working away.
Galvao wants to control but Lodinkinni is keeping him busy.
Galvao is really struggling to control Lodinkinni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodinkinni is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Galvao working away.
Lodinkinni is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Lodinkinni wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Galvao trying to control the action but Lodinkinni is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Galvao has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lodinkinni can't do much from the bottom here.
Lodinkinni is trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Lodinkinni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Lodinkinni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lodinkinni is looking for a sweep.
Lodinkinni manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lodinkinni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lodinkinni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao is keen to just control but Lodinkinni is a slippery customer.#T4#
Lodinkinni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lodinkinni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Galvao passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (7) vs (2) Lodinkinni
Galvao takes a little break here. Lodinkinni wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Galvao trying to control the position but Lodinkinni is working away. #T5#
Lodinkinni can't do much from the bottom here.
Lodinkinni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galvao controls the position.
Lodinkinni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Lodinkinni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galvao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lodinkinni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lodinkinni trying to control here.
Lodinkinni keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6##SUB2#
Lodinkinni looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Galvao pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (10) vs (2) Lodinkinni
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lodinkinni wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Galvao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lodinkinni tries to lock up and control but Galvao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galvao wants to control the pace but Lodinkinni is squirming around nicely.
Galvao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lodinkinni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Lodinkinni tries to hold on but Galvao postures up.
Lodinkinni looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (13) vs (2) Lodinkinni
Lodinkinni is trying to break free.
Lodinkinni trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
Galvao not allowing Lodinkinni to control his hands. #T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Galvao 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lodinkinni trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Lodinkinni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galvao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Good control from Galvao .
Lodinkinni is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lodinkinni is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Galvao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Galvao trying to control momentarily.
Lodinkinni trying to control but not successfully.
Will Galvao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lodinkinni is really stuck here.
Galvao tries to get the hooks in deep but Lodinkinni pushed the leg off.
Galvao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lodinkinni wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free. #T10#
What can Lodinkinni do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Galvao is not going to allow Lodinkinni to sit and survive in this position.
Lodinkinni rolls, trying to escape but Galvao keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Lodinkinni wants to control his opponent's hands but Galvao gets his hands free.
Galvao controls the position.
Lodinkinni looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Galvao controlling the position well here. Lodinkinni rolled but Galvao kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lodinkinni controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Galvao biding his time, controlling Lodinkinni. #T12#
Galvao trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lodinkinni is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Galvao doesn't have the hooks in and Lodinkinni manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (13) vs (4) Lodinkinni
Lodinkinni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao trying to keep a closed guard but Lodinkinni is proving a slippery customer.
Galvao wants to sweep but no luck.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Lodinkinni tries to pass.
Galvao controlling Lodinkinni's posture.
Lodinkinni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Lodinkinni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao is trying to keep Lodinkinni in close.
Lodinkinni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Lodinkinni from controlling successfully.
Lodinkinni looking to pass the guard.
Lodinkinni trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Lodinkinni wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Lodinkinni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lodinkinni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lodinkinni postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ares Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Micael Galvao !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao . No joy for Galvao on that attempt.
Galvao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Galvao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
Galvao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Galvao tries to keep at a distance but Galvao has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Galvao turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galvao (0) vs (4) Galvao
Galvao slows the pace down.
Galvao taking a break here but Galvao is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao won't allow Galvao to pass to mount.
Galvao wants to get back to full guard but Galvao has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (7) Galvao #T1#
Galvao is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galvao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Galvao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Galvao trying to control the position but Galvao is working away.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galvao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galvao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galvao works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (10) Galvao
Galvao looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao has a hand on Galvao 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Galvao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (13) Galvao
Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galvao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Galvao is looking to control Galvao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galvao works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (16) Galvao #T4#
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Galvao fails to move to back control.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galvao has given up his back. Will we see Galvao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (0) vs (19) Galvao #T5#
Galvao struggling to keep hold of the position.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Galvao keeps control of the position as Galvao tries to break free.
Galvao is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Galvao is trying to stick to Galvao's back but Galvao is turning into Galvao . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Galvao 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galvao. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (19) Galvao
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Galvao stands and throws Galvao 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (19) Galvao #SUB#
Galvao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galvao wants to control but Galvao postures up.#T7#
Galvao tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.#SUB#
Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Galvao is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Galvao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Galvao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Galvao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Galvao's guard! Nice work there by Galvao ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (5) vs (21) Galvao
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Galvao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galvao has picked Galvao up and slammed him! Galvao can't keep hold of the triangle and Galvao manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (24) Galvao #T8#
Galvao wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Galvao being controlled for a moment.
Galvao wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Galvao tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao slows the pace down.
Galvao wants to take a breather but Galvao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Galvao . #SUB#
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Galvao pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Galvao postures up.
Galvao is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Galvao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Galvao stacks Galvao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Galvao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (5) vs (27) Galvao
Galvao staying calm.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Galvao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Galvao wants to control but Galvao postures up.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face as Galvao controls the position.
Galvao tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao working away.
Galvao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T13#
Galvao controls the position.
Let's hope that Galvao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Galvao wants to control but Galvao postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is not content to let Galvao control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao wins on points by 27 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jung Ilwoo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ilwoo gets underhooks to prevent Galvao 's takedown attempt.
Ilwoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galvao .
#TD2#
Ilwoo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Ilwoo
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Ilwoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilwoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Galvao wants to control but Ilwoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ilwoo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilwoo wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Galvao trying to control but Ilwoo postures up.
#SUB2#
Ilwoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Ilwoo has control of the leg.
Ilwoo controlling the action here.#T3#
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ilwoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Ilwoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao tries to roll over but Ilwoo keeps him under control.
Ilwoo slows the pace down in half guard.
Galvao trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Galvao wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Galvao is trying to control but can't.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Ilwoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilwoo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Ilwoo has control of the leg.
Ilwoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galvao gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Galvao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ilwoo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilwoo is fighting to break Galvao 's control of his arms but Galvao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Ilwoo postures up.
#T9#
Ilwoo content to stall in guard here.
Galvao is trying to hold Ilwoo in close to prevent damage but Ilwoo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao is looking to control Ilwoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao keeping control of the position. #T12#
Galvao tries to roll over but Ilwoo keeps him under control.
Ilwoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galvao trying to control here.
#T13#
Galvao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Ilwoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Ilwoo trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilwoo wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
Syn Piano vs McNasty
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Galvao closes the distance and pushes Vaziri back into the cage.#TD#
Galvao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Galvao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vaziri should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Galvao has tightened it up now! Vaziri should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Galvao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonal wants to get back to striking at distance but Galvao won't allow it.
#BC#
Tonal breaks the clinch.
Micael Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao throws a chopping leg kick but Tonal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galvao throws a head kick but Tonal moves out of range.
Tonal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonal throws a big shot that misses.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonal misses with a wild combination.
Tonal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Tonal.
Galvao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonal blocks a head kick by Galvao .
Galvao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galvao misses with a kick to the body.
Tonal cracks Galvao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Galvao tries to bum rush Tonal with a series of wild strikes but Tonal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Galvao clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tonal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Galvao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonal feints a jab promting Galvao to slip. Tonal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Galvao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tonal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galvao misses with a head kick.
Tonal throws a lazy right hand but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galvao misses with a head kick.
Tonal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galvao .
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Tonal.#CL2#
Galvao clinches up with Tonal and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonal can't break the clinch.
Galvao keeps control of Tonal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Galvao jumps into guard, dragging Tonal to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvao pulls Tonal in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Galvao is tightening it up a little... Tonal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tonal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tonal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Galvao !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Micael Galvao ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nines moves away.#TD#
Nines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Nines had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potter defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nines working for submissions but it's allowed Potter to get to half guard.
#SU#
Potter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nines throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nines moves out of range as Potter throws a body kick.
#TD#
Potter shoots in and gets a takedown into Nines's guard.
Nines wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Potter manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Potter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Potter lands with a punch from half guard.
Potter is nestled in close to Nines, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Potter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nines tries to clinch up.
Nines throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Potter counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Potter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nines tries to kick Potter off in order to stand up. Potter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU#
Potter decides to stand back up. Potter steps back and let's Nines get back to his feet.#T2#
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Potter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nines is looking to stand back up but Potter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nines. #REVB#
Potter trying to control the pace.
Potter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nines for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Potter working Nines over with strikes.
Potter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nines trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Potter manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Potter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Potter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nines is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.
Potter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Potter controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Potter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nines is surviving well by controlling Potter's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Potter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Potter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Potter working away.
Potter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nines will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Potter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nines!
Potter controlling from the full mount.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nines can do to turn this around?
Nines tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nines is trying to reverse the position but instead Potter has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Potter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nines is defending well though. Potter let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
Potter not allowing Nines to control his hands. #SUB#
Potter is persistently looking for the submission but Nines is defending it well.
#SUB#
Potter is persistently looking for the submission but Nines is defending it well.
Potter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nines's body.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Potter lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nines hold on?!
Nines is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Potter controlling well, preventing Nines from escaping the position.
Potter biding his time, controlling Nines.
Potter continues to stall.#T3#
Potter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Nines preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Potter.
Potter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Potter looking to break Nines's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nines remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Potter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
I would not like to be Nines right now.
#SUB#
Potter has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nines is in real trouble here. Potter gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nines is tapping out! Potter wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Potter! |
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